Suraj Kumar

• Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
• Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
• Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
• Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
• Enhanced system efficiency by streamlining IT processes and implementing automated solutions.
• Optimized network performance by conducting thorough assessments and implementing necessary improvements.
• Reduced downtime and increased productivity through proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.
• Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, secure cost-effective services, and maintain high-quality support for the organization.
• Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Oversaw hardware and software procurement, ensuring the acquisition of reliable technologies that met organizational needs.
• Implemented effective disaster recovery plans, minimizing potential losses due to unexpected events or system failures.
• Conducted meticulous risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in existing systems architecture before addressing them proactively.
• Improved data security through the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity measures and employee training programs.
• Increased employee productivity by deploying tailored IT solutions designed to streamline day-to-day tasks effectively.
• Led a team of IT professionals in the successful execution of major projects, resulting in improved business operations.
• Oversaw IT department operations and training.
• Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
• Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
• Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
• Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.

• Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify opportunities for expansion or improvement within the industry landscape.
• Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring maximum productivity and adherence to company policies.

Managing all IT and Broadcast equipment

·Managing & monitoring of Aveco Automation

· Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Vizrt

· Maintenance of imagine video severs & other servers, storage and applications

· Maintenance and Troubleshooting of FCP & Velocity machines with Harris FCP Gateways

·Managing Extreme Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches ·Maintenance and troubleshooting of Juniper firewall · Monitoring of Redware Load balancer ·Maintenance of SSL VPN of Juniper ·Maintenance of content filter and proxies with Bluecoat

· Maintenance of Spam filtering with Barracuda

·Maintenance of DIVA archives system and Spectra logic tape library.